Running has always been a relief and a sanctuary – something that makes me feel good, both physically and mentally. For me it’s not so much about the health benefits. Those are great, but I believe that the best thing about running is the joy it brings to life.

— Kara Goucher

Kara Goucher Quotes

Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible, nothing unattainable.

— Kara Goucher

One skill that separates good from almost-good runners is an ability to concentrate for an entire race, whether it is a mile or a marathon.

— Kara Goucher

Don’t try to rush progress. Remember – a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing.

— Kara Goucher
Sunday Growth Mindset Monday Morning Fitness Monday

I try to think about positive things – how great my form is, how my arms are swinging, my breathing, how loud people are cheering. My sports psychologist taught me there are a million things telling you you can’t keep going, but if you find the things that say you can, you’re golden.

— Kara Goucher

Don’t ever discourage someone from trying to better their life and health.

— Kara Goucher

Never underestimate the power that one good workout can have on your mind. Keeping the dream alive is half the battle.

— Kara Goucher
Running

As badly as I want a medal, I know there is a lot of luck involved in that. I want to put myself in position to be in the top three, give it my all and hope luck comes my way.

— Kara Goucher

Get out there and do what you love!

— Kara Goucher

Watching the world’s best compete fires you up to achieve your own feats of greatness. When it comes to running, participation and spectating go hand in hand.

— Kara Goucher

Hill sprints are good for everyone!

— Kara Goucher

I don’t feel like myself unless I run. It’s how I deal with sadness and happiness. I need it. It’s like therapy.

— Kara Goucher

You can’t do in a race what you haven’t prepared for.

— Kara Goucher

Be unrelenting. If you don’t believe, then who will?

— Kara Goucher

After we put my son to bed, my husband and I curl up and watch a movie or TV. That’s when I finally put up my feet and have my glass of wine and a brownie.

— Kara Goucher

Set small goals along the way and don’t be overwhelmed by the process.

— Kara Goucher

It doesn’t matter how fast or how far you’re going. If you’re putting on your shoes and going out for a run, you are a runner, you are in that club.

— Kara Goucher

Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed to dream big. You’re living your life with hope, that’s a powerful thing.

— Kara Goucher

I have a power word that I use-when I qualified for the Olympics in 2008, it was fighter. That way when I’m in the race and I get to those dark moments, I can think of the word and it evokes that emotion for me.

— Kara Goucher

Whether you’re an elite or a first-timer, that’s the magic of marathoning, the recognition of your own potential that had been there all along.

— Kara Goucher

Race day is fun, but training gives you moments of the extraordinary in the ordinary.

— Kara Goucher
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